Tips on developing a successful portfolio Many times it’s the simple things that make up the most powerful work • Portfolio should be cohesive • Clearly organized • Impactful on the front-page whether it’s visually or with copy (don’t start with a bio) • Appropriate descriptions of works • Listing or showcase of important clients • High-quality (HD) documentation • Properly labelled • Tailored to. [...] Here’s some things you should highlight: • In-depth look at your motivations and inspirations • The range of your work • Introduction to a single series or work Note: You don’t need to start over every time: the easiest way to prepare a portfolio is to begin with a master archive ( discussed below). [...] Inquire about what kind of documentation the recipient wants: • Hard copy or digital? • How many images? Or how many minutes of film or video? • Most recipients will not want more than 15 – 25 images, and many will cap at ten or even three, depending on what you are submitting your portfolio for • What kinds of supporting documentation are required? (see list below) • Is there a need to see recent. [...] They may be lost and never returned Artist-run centres, art fairs, residency programs • Short-term interests • Prefer to see your most recent work • Sense of what you are currently producing, and know what they can expect from you in the short Art schools • Want to see a retrospective of your work • Demonstration your adaptability and flexibility • Range of themes an. [...] Ask to make an appointment to meet with them in person to discuss your portfolio • Be prepared with something to say about your work, something one writer describes as “the 10-second pitch.” • Or ask when you can expect to hear back from them • However, do not be to pushy.
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